Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 230
EAN num: 9780007145454
ISBN number: 0007145454
Label: Thorsons
Manufacturer: Thorsons
Page Count: 448
Printing Date: September 16, 2002
Publishing house: Thorsons
Sale Popularity Level: 896221
Studio: Thorsons
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_As much as I valued the authors' very first book on the subject, I must say that I value this effort even more. This work goes beyond presenting the history of gnosticism, to setting forth the actual gnostic teachings in absolute crystal clarity. When you think about it, giving such clarity and accessibility to gnostic thought is a phenomenal achievement in and of its self. Unlike more academic studies, or outright translations, where you sense that the author or translator doesn't comprehend gnosis at all, here you have a definate feeling that you are getting teachings from true initiates. The analogy of the circle of the self with the One Consciousness of God at the center, radiating all of our individual psyches into the many seemingly separate bodies and egos of the physical world at the circumference is extremely well expounded. Yes, you find the same teaching in Plotinus, but only after wading through hundreds of pages of deliberately obscure prose.
_Oh yes, the connection of the gnostic teachings to the gospels is the best I've seen. The meaning of formerly difficult passages veritably leaps out at you.
_The authors mention in passing that when a student starts on the gnostic Way, meaningful coincidences often occur. This book was originally released on the date of my own birthday. I could not think of a finer or more appropriate gift. Thank you.
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This book has the best chapter on Gnostic theology I have ever read, this book was the starting point in me changing to a gnostic.It also explains that the roots of Christianity lie in the mystery religions the cover shows a women crucified on an egyptian cross, this artifact actually predates Christianity.Get the book to find out more. It is a powerful book.
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